The average train between Pau and Santander takes 16h 1m and the fastest train takes 13h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau to Santander. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Pau and Santander. The earliest departure is at 9:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pau is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Santander at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Hendaye and take an average of 16h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pau to Santander. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at Santander station via Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.
Pau to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
Pau to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Pau and Santander is 279.2 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Pau to Santander via Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 10h 28m.